This story belongs to the series "From Ashes", and the plot follows the events of the stories "A World That Will Not Turn to Ash" and "The Nightwatchman". To avoid spoilers, read them first. Fire can turn everything to ash, but sometimes it's possible to rise again from ashes, and, if one can make through the flames without burning, he gets stronger. Guy of Gisborne found it out in the most difficult way, but he survived. Will he be strong enough for the new challenges awaiting for him?

The Sheriff is dead and Prince John's army destroyed the county of Nottingham. Those who survived must find a way to rebuild their lives.

For all things Robin Hood

Guy of Gisborne wakes in a drunken stupor early on Christmas morning. There's an unwanted guest in the Manor, and Gisborne doesn't think they're skulking in the dark to leave him a gift. This time the Master at Arms isn't hampered by one of Vaisey's elaborate schemes, or the ineptitude of the castle guards. This time, he WILL get his man. Except all is not as it seems... Written for @jadey36 #GuysChristmasCrackers prompt.

A collection of my BBC Robin Hood One Shots and Drabbles

Contest and challenge responses

Pirates! Rum! Pirates! More rum! Naked pirates! What would it be like to find yourself among the scurvy dogs of a dread pirate crew? Follow our hero in a rum soaked adventure from the slums of Bristol to English Tangier. Will there be romance? Will there be danger, treasure or betrayal? Sail on the next tide to find out. Submit comments and direct the course of this salty yarn, shipmates! Please note this is a PG - 13 story. There is some profanity (what a fantastic word - it sounds so profane) and some scenes of a sexual nature, though these are not depicted in any detail. Other scenes within may cause offense so please do avoid it if you are a younger reader.